Balanced Student Life: Sleep, Exercise and more…

Recently, I read that a man called Jack Welch once said that "there’s no such thing as work-life balance. There are work-life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences." That's how I feel about deciding to get an education. Going to university is not easy but it's a necessary (for most) part of life. It won't be easy -- it certainly wasn't for me or anyone I know -- but it's worth it.

If we agree with this Welch guy that you can't give 50% of time, energy and effort to your studies and the other to socialising, learning outside of the desk-chair model and the other facets of your life then what facets are worthy?What choices enhance learning, graduating on time and being work-ready? What's worth sacrificing learning time?

These are the things I did outside of class and study hall that gave me and edge and contributed back to my learning. These things offered balance -- yeah, I said it! -- to my life and varsity.

1. Sleep.

Sleep is means a great deal to me. It gave me a chance to relax and recharge; got me ready to tackle projects and exams alike. I don't subscribe to that "stay up until you understand/until it gets done" motto. When you can't crack a concept of get a project just right sleeplessness must certainly frustrate you more. Worsening the situation.

2. Stay Active

I've been guilty of feeling like I was too busy to exercise but found that a quick, 20 - 30-minute walk or run turns my perspective right around. I recommend this! Plus you get to still fit in your high school jeans, which is a great thing because student life is expensive.

3. Broaden Your Horizons

Give yourself a chance to have a balanced student life. Join a club or two, meet new people, volunteer, get a part-time job. This way Varsity isn't just a bout frustrating learning and deadlines. Make your time there count.

I think having a balanced student life, especially one that prioritises sleep and fitness of body and mind, is better that having one of sleepless nights and stressing about term papers.

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I wasn’t always known as ‘The Sleep Expert’. In fact my nickname was “The Fountain of Knowledge” whilst studying and practicing Occupational Therapy. I had a special interest in sleep but this was purely academic until I found myself experiencing the effects of sleep deprivation first hand.